5.2.5 Quiz: Vox Populi in Action

Question 1

Low voter turnout is a feature of:

A. local elections.B. voter activism.C. Senate races.D. all elections across America.

Question 2

If you are out of town on election day, you may apply ahead of time for an _____________ ballot.

A. absenteeB. optionalC. alternateD. electronic

Question 3

Electoral votes are given to states based on:

A. congressional representation.B. their local economy.C. the one state-one vote policy.D. political patronage.

Question 4

Elections in the United States are managed and overseen by the:

A. county government.B. federal government.C. state government.D. city government.

Question 5

What is the name for a ballot question that asks voters if they want to pass a special law?

A. ReferendumB. Bond issueC. AmendmentD. Recall

Question 6

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is usually when American:

A. polling is done.B. general elections take place.C. local elections are held.D. special elections are held.

Question 7

All voters from any party are allowed to participate in:

A. a closed primary.B. a regional plebiscite.C. an open primary.D. a restricted referendum.

Question 8

Casting your vote in a private booth is an example of:

A. hereditary monarchy.B. socialist philosophy.C. a secret ballot.D. limited democracy.

Question 9

Suffrage is defined as:

A. a kind of treason.B. judicial review.C. the right to vote.D. the right to a speedy trial.

Question 10

If an official dies in office, a ___________ election may be held.

A. specialB. generalC. countyD. primary